Abu Dhabi’s International Resources Holding , part of the International Holding Company , has agreed to acquire a controlling 56 per cent stake in Alphamin Resources, a key tin producer based in the Democratic Republic of Congo , for $367 million.…
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Saudi Arabia is set to issue $12.6 billion in bonds by the end of 2025, as the kingdom intensifies efforts to finance its ambitious economic transformation under Vision 2030. This move comes amid a projected budget deficit of $26.9 billion for the…
Dubai Duty Free achieved a new milestone in May, recording sales of Dhs724.7 million , marking the highest monthly revenue for the year and representing a 12.5 per cent increase compared to the same month in 2024. This performance ranks as the sec…
Gulftainer, the Sharjah-based global port and logistics operator, has appointed Farid Belbouab as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2025. Belbouab succeeds Peter Richards, who steps down after a 38-year tenure, including nearly two d…
Park Rotana and Park Arjaan by Rotana, both situated in Abu Dhabi, have garnered significant recognition at the 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards. Park Rotana was named the Premier Corporate City Hotel in the Middle East, while Park Arjaan r…
KeyMavens Real Estate Development, in collaboration with Engel & Völkers Middle East, has reported that 90% of units at Montage, Dubai's inaugural urban residential resort, have been sold. This milestone underscores the project's stron…
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance of the UAE, has enacted Decision No. of 2025 in his role as Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority . This decision f…
Saudi Arabia has launched TOURISE, a global tourism platform designed to unite public and private sector leaders in tourism, investment, and sustainability. The initiative was officially introduced on May 22 by Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb…
HRE Development has unveiled its latest residential project, Celeste, situated in the heart of Al Jaddaf, Dubai. This waterfront development is designed to offer residents a blend of privacy and understated elegance, aligning with HRE's vision…
Hilton and NABNI Developments have unveiled plans for the Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Downtown, marking the luxury hospitality brand’s inaugural standalone residential project outside the United States. Scheduled for completion in 2028, the d…
Pantheon Development has announced the launch of VOXA, a 29-storey mixed-use project in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Triangle , marking its eleventh venture in the city’s real estate market. The development aims to blend contemporary design with welln…
Saudi Arabia’s state-backed real estate developer, ROSHN Group, has intensified its global outreach, showcasing its urban transformation initiatives at prominent international forums. However, the company's leadership dynamics have come under …
Syria's transitional government has annulled a 49-year lease agreement with Russian firm Stroytransgaz for the management of Tartus port, redirecting all revenues to the Syrian state. The decision follows the company's failure to fulfill c…
Emaar Properties PJSC has reported a robust financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, underscoring its dominant position in Dubai’s real estate sector. The company achieved a revenue of AED 10.1 billion , marking a 50% increase compared…
Emaar Properties has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, driven by a remarkable surge in property sales and increased international demand. The Dubai-based real estate giant recorded a net profit before tax of Dhs 5.4bn …
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed Briana Swift as Regional Vice President of Development for Saudi Arabia, marking a strategic leadership shift as the company accelerates its footprint in the Kingdom’s burgeoning hospitality sector.
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Fasanara Capital has appointed Fawad Tariq-Khan, the former Group CEO of Dubai-listed Shuaa Capital, as its new managing director for the Middle East. This appointment signals the London-headquartered alternative investment manager’s strategic pus…
The United Arab Emirates is set to introduce Artificial Intelligence as a formal subject across all government schools, spanning from kindergarten to Grade 12, starting the next academic year. This initiative, announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rash…
Ipekci Otantik, a prominent Turkish fashion label known for its commitment to sustainable and natural fabrics, inaugurated its new boutique at Dubai's Mercato Mall on April 25, 2025. The grand opening ceremony was attended by His Excellency On…
Dubai Financial Market reported a significant surge in trading activity and investor participation in the first quarter of 2025, marking its strongest quarterly performance in over a decade. The exchange achieved an Average Daily Trading Value o…
Saudi Arabia appears ready to move away from its current strategy of curbing oil output to prop up prices, signaling a potential shift in its approach after years of balancing the global market through production cuts. The kingdom’s officials have…
Emirates has moved to expand its tourism footprint by signing eight memoranda of understanding with tourism authorities across Asia, Europe and Africa during the opening day of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. The agreements are positioned to d…
The United Arab Emirates has been recognised as one of the leading emerging economies in artificial intelligence readiness, according to a study presented during the Dubai AI Assembly at Dubai AI Week. The new report by Boston Consulting Group , …
Dubai's tourism sector has recorded a 3% year-on-year increase in overnight visitors during the first quarter of 2025, according to Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing . This growth follows a record-bre…
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with net profits soaring by 18% compared to the same period last year. The bank’s net profit after tax for the first three months of the year reached AED 1.…
Emaar Properties has committed over $1 billion to bolster Dubai's standing on the global stage, further embedding its role as a key player in the international real estate and infrastructure sectors. This significant investment underscores the…